Iron Man is on hand in Viet Nam for the testing of new Stark Industries munitions. The commanding officer asks help in taking down Half-Face, a weapons developer for the enemy. Iron Man fights his way into Half-Face's castle just as Half-Face's ultimate weapon is brought on line.

"Before My Eyes, Nick Fury Died!"

Back in America, Steve Rogers makes contact with the Avengers, then goes to call on Nick Fury, who is seemingly assassinated before his eyes by an AIM android. Cap takes it down, and learns that its victim was only an LMD. Fury tells Cap that Agent Sharon Carter has infiltrated AIM, but her cover may have blown due to her involvement with Cap, and that Cap will need to do a rescue mission.